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As he was signing edicts hurting one group after another over the past two weeks, it was only a matter of time before Donald Trump got around to hurting animals — already the most oppressed sentient beings on earth.

This is a long-overdue letter, but fortunately the subject is still relevant. I wanted to commend photographer Hunter D’Antuono for his unique perspective and ability to capture the essence of life and landscape in Park County. Thanks Hunter! Keep up the excellent work!

One of the strengths of our Livingston community is our diversity. This is why I usually let the guest editorials slide by without comment, however Dan Hammes’ guest editorial of Feb. 2 was so egregious that I feel I must respond.

Once again the dark nativist vision of the St. Maries Gazette Record has disgraced the editorial page of the Livingston Enterprise. Reviving the classic logic of a “What, me worry?” cartoon from Mad magazine, the Gazette has informed us that the recent President Trump ban on Muslim immigration is just normal and a fight against throwing homosexuals off bridges. It attempted to wrap both prejudice, racism and ignorance firmly in the Constitution and the American flag and told us not to care. Really?

PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) is a program that will save businesses money and create local jobs in Montana, without costing our government a dime. It needs to be enabled by the Montana Legislature, and has already passed in 33 states across the country (including Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Texas.)

The Park County Commission, Planning and Development Board and staff thank the public for their continued involvement with the county’s Growth Policy update. You have been acknowledged across the state for your extensive involvement in drafting this document.

The deadline for commenting on the Park County Growth Policy is approaching. Unfortunately, if you read the county website, you cannot determine when the comment period will end or when the vote will take place.

With Ryan Zinke expected to be confirmed as the secretary of the Interior Department, Montanans will soon have a unique opportunity to choose a new representative in the U.S. Congress.

Though the candidates have yet to be announced, Greg Gianforte — a multimillionaire from New Jersey whom Montanans rejected as their governor a mere two months ago — is expected to be the nominee for the Republican ticket.